The deception of the War on Christmas
It’s November, which in the southern United States means the pre-Christmas festivities are set to begin any moment: a ticking time bomb of fir trees, red ribbons and giant inflatable Santa Clauses
How Oxford Methodists plan to handle potential split
After years of debate, leaders of the United Methodist Church (UMC) have presented a plan to split into two denominations because of disagreements about the inclusion of LGBTQ people. Though the plan
Opinion: Reformation Day a reminder to keep reforming
Yesterday was Halloween, which meant parties, dressing up and some scares. It was a big deal for most of us in the United States. It was also Reformation Day — more specifically,
Opinion: Christ versus stress
Stress is something all people deal with throughout their lives. However, as university students, we go through a unique kind of stress. Our entire lives are set out before us, and most
Opinion: Why same-sex attraction is not a sin
Recently, Mississippi HB 1523 went into effect. It has brought no small amount of both praise and disgust. Personally, I know many LGBTQ individuals on campus who were shocked, hurt and troubled
Opinion: HB 1523 violates basic human rights
Thanks to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Mississippi is once again vying for the title of “most regressive state in the country.” Last summer, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves issued
Opinion: The ‘sociarchy’ and the Christian
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the concept of the patriarchy, a system in which men have more power than women. People usually have strong opinions on this topic,